Phil is one half of Vanlife Runners, alongside partner Faye. Phil is the cook and driver, and when it comes to running he's the one obsessed with marathoning, although he does love a good trail too.
Travelling as we do in a small Volkswagen California camper van, we have to be very careful about the amount of cooking equipment we carry with us. And indeed, over the years, the amount we carry has dropped.
Healthy eating is of course important not just important for athletes but for life, and we believe it is one of the most crucial things to get right - and sadly something most of the population gets badly wrong.
This one was a belter in the end but right to the start line, it felt like it could go either way for me, spectacularly. What follows is my race report, and lots of info about the marathon and the city for those considering doing this one.
